News and Articles
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Efficient Business Administration
Modern eCommerce Fulfilment: Why Efficient Business Administration is Key to 3PL Success In an industry where customer requirements are ever becoming more complex and demanding to meet consumers’ expectations – and domestic and cross-border regulations are increasing – third-party logistics (3PL) businesses need to look forward – beyond the traditional, manual-based logistics processes – to…
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3PL Logistics for Health and Wellbeing
What does your fulfilment partner need to have in place to support your growth and success? The ‘Health and well-being’ sector, covers a wide range of retail products, generally aimed at promoting overall health, preventing illness and improving how we feel. These include: The sector is facing a significant shift with the move to e-commerce…
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Making the Most of Black Friday
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales – The Importance of Choosing a Reliable and Agile Fulfilment Partner Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend have become key dates on the global retail calendar, with consumers eager to snap up deals ahead of the festive season. For retail businesses, they represent a significant opportunity to boost online…
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Windsor Framework For Northern Ireland – What You Need To Know
The Windsor Framework: Transforming Northern Ireland Freight and Parcel Delivery Updated Schedule Announced The UK Government has today announced that the new arrangements under the Windsor Framework for parcels and freight movements into – envisaged to come into effect from 30 September 2024 – will now not take effect on this date.This is to allow…
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Finalists – Robotics & Automation Awards 2024
Pro FS Named Finalist in the Robotics & Automation Awards 2024: Leading the Future of Robotic Fulfilment It’s turning out to be an exciting year on the awards front. We are thrilled to announce a second nomination just in for the prestigious Robotics & Automation Awards 2024 in ‘The Innovative Use of Autonomous Vehicles’ category.…
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Beauty & Cosmetics – How 3PLs Maximise Fulfilment Efficiency for Online Retailers
The Beauty and Cosmetics sector remains a buoyant industry in the UK, where consumer demands continue to shift in line with trends and seasonality. To manage this fluctuating landscape, seamless supply chain management is vital for beauty and cosmetics online retailers to maintain efficiency and a high level of customer service, with every step of…
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Finalist – Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2024
Celebrating Our Nomination in the Supply Chain Excellence Awards We are thrilled and deeply honoured to announce that we have been nominated for the prestigious Supply Chain Excellence Awards, alongside our trusted partner, SEC Storage, for our innovative use of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). This recognition is a testament to our groundbreaking implementation of Autonomous…
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International Retailers Expanding into the UK Market
International retailers expanding into the UK market – what you need to know Before launching in the UK, international online retailers looking to expand their offering into the UK marketplace might want to consider some key points, to ensure both a smooth launch and predicted growth forecasts. The UK has a highly developed, diverse, and…
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Pro FS Upscale 3PL Operations with State-of-the-Art Warehouse
Professional Fulfilment Services Ltd (Pro FS) have recently become the proud occupiers of a 117,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility in Milton Keynes, in the heart of a golden logistics triangle. Moving from their previous premises in Bedford, their new state-of-the-art facility at G-Park, overlooking Willen Lake offers over 5,000,000 cubic feet of usable space, fully…
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What is the market expecting from a modern 3PL?
Historically when one thought of a 3PL (Third Party Logistics provider), terms such as storage capacity, number of loading bays and freight services sprung to mind. A modern 3PL however, needs to match physical attributes with the equivalent level of competence and capability in its IT systems and processes. The WMS (Warehouse Management System) is…